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PublisherStackpole Books
ISBN-100811733513
ISBN-139780811733519
eBay Product ID (ePID)63751429
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Book TitleIron Arm : the Mechanization of Mussolini's Army, 1920-1940
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary Science, Military / World War II, Europe / Italy
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, History
AuthorJohn Joseph Timothy Sweet
Book SeriesStackpole Military History Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-021962
Reviews"The first detailed study of the subject to see print. Carefully researched from original sources....The story of Iron Arm--Mussolini's name for his armored divisions, is a most worthwhile addition to the historical lore of military mechanization in modern times."-Military Affairs
Dewey Edition22
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal355.00945/09042
Table Of ContentIntroduction; A Short History of the Italian Army, 1860-1918; The Italian Economy; Reggimento Carri Armati; From the Alps to Ethiopia; Combat Experience; Divisions and Corps; Prelude to War; New Ideas, Old Tanks; Index.
SynopsisThough overshadowed by Germany's Afrika Korps, Italian tanks formed a large part of the Axis armored force that the Allies confronted--and ultimately defeated--in North Africa in World War II. Those tanks were the product of two decades of development that put Italy near the fore of the world's tank forces. For a time, it stood second only to Germany in number of tank divisions and was the first to establish an armored corps. Once war came, however, Mussolini's iron arm failed as an effective weapon. This is the story of its rise and fall., A detailed study of Italy's long-ignored tank force Explores the intersection of technology, war, and society in Mussolini's Italy Second only to Germany in number of tank divisions, first to create an armored corps Though overshadowed by Germany's more famous Afrika Korps, Italian tanks formed a large part of the Axis armored force that the Allies confronted--and ultimately defeated--in North Africa in the early years of World War II. Those tanks were the product of two decades of debate and development as the Italian military struggled to produce a modern, mechanized army in the aftermath of World War I. For a time, Italy stood near the front of the world's tank forces--but once war came, Mussolini's iron arm failed as an effective military force. This is the story of its rise and fall., - A detailed study of Italy's long-ignored tank force - Explores the intersection of technology, war, and society in Mussolini's Italy - Second only to Germany in number of tank divisions, first to create an armored corps Though overshadowed by Germany's more famous Afrika Korps, Italian tanks formed a large part of the Axis armored force that the Allies confronted--and ultimately defeated--in North Africa in the early years of World War II. Those tanks were the product of two decades of debate and development as the Italian military struggled to produce a modern, mechanized army in the aftermath of World War I. For a time, Italy stood near the front of the world's tank forces--but once war came, Mussolini's iron arm failed as an effective military force. This is the story of its rise and fall., Though overshadowed by Germany's Afrika Korps, Italian tanks formed a large part of the Axis armored force that the Allies confronted--and ultimately defeated--in North Africa in World War II. Those tanks were the product of two decades of development that put Italy near the fore of the world's tank forces.
LC Classification NumberUA744.S84 2007
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- 31. Jul. 2019
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A good general overview of the development of Italian armor between WW1 an into WW2. Clearly explains the reason that the Italian military, while early developers of light tanks did not progress as did the other uropean powers in the 1930's. The answer is somewhat of a surprise.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
